Russian Lacquer Box "Summer" by Vera Smirnova Vasilisa—poised and luminous in green

Vasilisa—poised and luminous in green and gold—clutches the small magical doll that has guided her through countless dangers

Painted with exquisite precision by Russian lacquer artist Vera Smirnova

if only for a few hours

Milton Jones

The Who Sings My Generation is the U

Russian Lacquer Box "Summer" by Vera Smirnova Vasilisa—poised and luminous in greenArtist: Vera SmirnovaDimensions: 4. 5" x 2. 5" x 1. 5" Village: Palekh Summer bursts with abundance and joy in Vera Smirnovas richly layered interpretation of the seasons peak. A radiant woman draped in flowing robes of coral and seafoam blue stands amid a garden in full bloom, crowned with a bounty of fruit and flowers. In one arm she cradles a bouquet of brilliant sunflowers, while the other reaches upward, as if offering gratitude to the heavens.